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orthopaedics (US), orthopedics 1. the branch of surgery concerned with disorders of the spine and joints and the repair of deformities of these parts 2. dental orthopaedics another name for orthodontics How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Seven contributors have cowritten chapters with the author; all, including the author, are orthopedic surgeons. From 1996 to 2001, the number of total knee replacements for patients aged 38-56 years doubled from 23,000 to 48,000, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. The hospital board will form a committee to look at other ways of reimbursing physicians after granting demands for more money by obstetricians, general surgeons and now orthopedic surgeons, a board member said. |
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